Internet Confused by Skit on Gender Inequality

A recent video featuring public speaker Rida Tharana has sparked discussions about gender inequality in typical brown households. Tharana highlighted the practice of reserving the ‘best chicken pieces’ for male members, prompting varied reactions on the internet.

Tharana questioned the tradition of letting men eat first when guests arrive, emphasizing the allocation of the best food items for them. She expressed her perplexity, wondering why women, despite preparing the food, don’t prioritize themselves and why certain culinary delights are exclusively earmarked for men.

However, Tharana faced criticism for addressing what some viewed as trivial issues. One user challenged her by asking about traditional gender roles in familial responsibilities, such as carrying luggage or fixing household issues. Another shared a personal experience, emphasizing the aspect of love rather than feminism, recounting a scenario where a mother would wait for the father to have dinner despite being a business partner.

Differing opinions emerged, with one commenter suggesting Tharana might be presuming based on her own experiences and labeling her family as toxic. However, defenders supported her perspective, asserting that her words made sense in the context of challenging traditional gender norms.

The video adds to ongoing conversations about gender roles and inequality within households, sparking both agreement and disagreement among viewers. Tharana’s critique of seemingly small practices resonates with some, while others argue for the nuances involved in familial dynamics.

_{Repurposed article originally published in News 18}